Animal Care Technician

JOB TITLE: Animal Care Technician

REPORTS TO: Animal Care Manager

DRIVING POSITION: No

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Our store associates are dedicated to matching the right pet with the right family.If you have a passion for animals, like to have fun, and would enjoy working for a great company who values the contributions of others, Petland is the place for you. Responsible for ensuring the pets four basic needs are met, providing excellent care for the pets at Petland, Inc. by following our Company systems and procedures.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs opening, daily and closing procedures in the kennel by following procedural checklists resulting in cleanliness that is flawless.
• Ensures that all puppies and kittens health is monitored daily and assists in keeping proper records.
• Provides proper nutrition daily.
• Assists dedicated store veterinarian with puppy and kitten examinations and provides care and medications as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Performs other cleaning tasks in and around the kennel.
• Selected key holders, after proper training, provide training and coaching to other Animal Care Technicians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork
• Animal Husbandry
• Communication
• Time Management

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Standing Continually required to stand
• Walking Continually required to walk
• Sitting - Occasionally required to sit
• Travelling Occasionally required to travel
• Finger Dexterity - Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Climb, Bend, Balance, Stoop, Kneel or Crawl - Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Talking/Hearing - Continually required to talk or hear
• Visual Accuity - Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Lifting/Pushing/Carrying Occasionally required to lift more than 50 lbs. at a time with frequent lifting, pushing, or carrying of up to 30 lbs.

EEO Statement: Petland is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Petlands Department of Human Resources.